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smooth
adjective
Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points are perceptible to the touch; not rough; as smooth glass; smooth porcelain. The out lines must be smooth, imperceptible to the touch.
smooth
To free from obstruction; to make easy. Thou, Abelard, the last sad office pay, And smooth my passage to the realms of day.
smooth
To free from harshness; to make flowing. In their motions harmony divine so smooths her charming tones.
smooth
To palliate; to soften; as, to smooth a fault.
smooth
To calm; to mollify; to allay. Each perturbation smooth’d with outward calm.
smooth
To ease. The difficulty snoothed.
smooth
To flatter; to soften with blandishments. Because I cannot flatter and look fair, smile in men’s faces, smooth, deceive and coy.